New York Sundays

New York City is one of my favorite places to escape for a little getaway, whether alone, with girlfriends, or for a little romance.

There’s lots to see and do, but let’s face it — it is one expensive city!  A decent martini can set you back $20, a good meal can easily run $100 per person with no extras, and a “reasonable” hotel room is in the $300/night range.

I like a splurge every now and again (okay, I LOVE the occasional splurge), but those prices are out of the question on an regular basis.  My NYC visits have been sharply curtailed by fiscal practicality.

A new NYC promotion has made a Sunday night hotel stay just a little bit more affordable with City Sunday, a discount program with many hotel offering discount rates and special value-added amenities.  Most room discounts are in the 20-30% range, usually off the best available rate, rather than the often inflated rack rate.  The discount often comes with room upgrades, discounted dining, and complimentary breakfasts thrown in as well.

Of course, some restrictions apply, so read the fine print before making your reservations.  Overall, though, this looks like a fairly decent discount plan.

If you have great information to share about NYC, consider applying for a blogging position with b5media.  We’re looking for a someone who lives and/or works in the city to fill a current opening.  If interested, submit your application online, or email me if you have questions about the position.

Photo credit: personal collection

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